ADT Recalls Carbon Monoxide Detectors Due to Failure to Properly Indicate End of Useful Life
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 12-701 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- October 20, 2011
- Brand
- ADT
- Category
- Smoke alarms and home safety
- Products
- CO 1224T Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors
- Hazard
- Failure to Properly Indicate End of Useful Life
- Hazard type
- Poisoning and toxic substances
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 20,000
- Made in
- China, Mexico
- Last updated by CPSC
- February 13, 2015
What was recalled
This recall involves hard-wired carbon monoxide detectors with model CO 1224T installed by ADT. The model number is behind the front cover.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- CO 1224T Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors · About 20,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Installed by ADT between October 2008 and December 2010 as part of home security systems.; Sensor System, of St. Charles, Ill.; ADT Security Services Inc. of Boca Raton, Fla..
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact ADT toll-free at (800) 238-2727 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.us.adt.com
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 20 recalls in the smoke alarms and home safety category, 4 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
CO 1224T Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors (About 20,000 units). This recall involves hard-wired carbon monoxide detectors with model CO 1224T installed by ADT.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Failure to Properly Indicate End of Useful Life.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should contact ADT immediately for a free inspection of the recalled detectors and, if necessary, a free repair. Consumers should not attempt to disable the recalled detectors. ADT has contacted all customers.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on February 13, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.